Peaceful The World Lays Me Down
Noah and the Whale Lyrics


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Oh, well it's hard to look deep into your soul.
Not everything you'll find will be perfect gold.
There are ghosts and demons that hide in the dark.
Oh, they wait till you find them and then they laugh.
Oh, they know that my body is no way good enough.
Know that my heart is no way strong enough for the missiles that love brings.
When I recoil in fear, oh, the demons shake.
But it's a hollow love for a heart with no blood
In its veins.

Oh, there is no endless devotion,
That is free from the force of erosion.
Oh, if you don't believin' God,
How can you believe in life?
When we're all just matter that will one day scatter,
When peaceful the world lays us down.
Oh and finding love is a matter of luck,
And unsettled lovers move from fuc to fuck.
Oh, and compare their achievements like discussing
And compare their aberrations with romantic quotations,
Oh, as peaceful, the world watches down.

You were blown out of the water.
Oh, and we walk o the feet we have grown.
And we were given a heart, of which love is a part.
Oh, and we cornered the thing from which all life will spring.




And it gave value to the world.
I surrender

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Peaceful The World Lays Me Down" by Noah and the Whale are about the struggles that come with human relationships and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lines suggest that it can be difficult to truly understand oneself and the demons that lie within. The fear of not being good enough for someone or not having a strong enough heart to withstand the trials of love is explored. The chorus reiterates the idea that love is not always predictable and will eventually fade away or end. The lyrics then touch upon the mortality of life and the idea that we are all just matter that will eventually scatter. The final lines suggest that despite the struggles and uncertainty, we must surrender to the world and appreciate the value that love brings.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was the title track of Noah and the Whale's debut album in 2008, which reached number 5 in the UK charts. The lead singer and main songwriter, Charlie Fink, has said that the album was inspired by his break-up with the band's former member, Laura Marling. Another fact is that the band's drummer, Doug Fink, is Charlie's brother, and they are both the sons of the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Mike Fink. The music video for "Peaceful The World Lays Me Down" features animation by illustrator, Anthony Burrill, and has a whimsical, childlike quality that complements the song's catchy melody.


The song has been featured in various film and TV soundtracks, including the popular TV show "Gossip Girl" and the film "Easy Virtue". It has also been covered by other artists, such as the Japanese pop singer, Yuki. The song's chords are relatively simple and follow a standard pop structure. The verses are in the key of C major, while the chorus uses a progression of F, G, and C major chords. The bridge section uses Am, F, and G chords and features a memorable guitar riff.


Overall, "Peaceful The World Lays Me Down" is a poignant reflection on the struggles of love and the transient nature of life. The song's catchy melody and relatable lyrics have made it a popular track among fans of Noah and the Whale and indie-pop in general.


Chords:
Verse: C, Am, F, G
Chorus: F, G, C
Bridge: Am, F, G.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, well it's hard to look deep into your soul.
It's difficult to truly examine your inner self.


Not everything you'll find will be perfect gold.
Not all aspects of yourself will be perfect or valuable.


There are ghosts and demons that hide in the dark.
Negative thoughts and feelings can lurk in the depths of your mind.


Oh, they wait till you find them and then they laugh.
Negative thoughts can amplify when you confront them, making them seem even more daunting.


Oh, they know that my body is no way good enough.
Negative thoughts can feed on insecurities about one's physical appearance.


Know that my heart is no way strong enough for the missiles that love brings.
Negative thoughts can make it hard to love and be loved, as they can weaken one's emotional response.


When I recoil in fear, oh, the demons shake.
Negative thoughts can intensify when you feel afraid or vulnerable.


But it's a hollow love for a heart with no blood in its veins.
Love is meaningless and empty when it's not genuine and passionate.


Oh, there is no endless devotion, that is free from the force of erosion.
No love can last forever without facing challenges that can erode its strength over time.


Oh, if you don't believin' God, how can you believe in life?
Without a belief in a higher power, it can be hard to find meaning in life and its experiences.


When we're all just matter that will one day scatter, when peaceful the world lays us down.
Death is inevitable for all living things, and the final peaceful resting place of the world reminds us that we are just temporary beings made of matter.


Oh and finding love is a matter of luck, and unsettled lovers move from fuc to fuck.
Finding true love is mostly a matter of chance, and those who can't settle down often move from one meaningless sexual encounter to the next without finding fulfilment.


Oh, and compare their achievements like discussing, and compare their aberrations with romantic quotations, oh, as peaceful, the world watches down.
People often compare their successes and failures in relationships, using societal standards and romantic ideals to measure themselves, while the world observes in a peaceful and detached manner.


You were blown out of the water.
Your expectations and plans have been suddenly and completely derailed.


Oh, and we walk o the feet we have grown.
We are shaped by our experiences and past choices, which determine the path we walk throughout life.


And we were given a heart, of which love is a part.
As humans we have the capacity for love within our hearts.


Oh, and we cornered the thing from which all life will spring.
We have discovered the source of life and existence, which is the beginning of all things.


And it gave value to the world.
The source of life gives meaning and worth to everything in the world.


I surrender
The singer has given up trying to control or understand their negative thoughts and feelings.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES FINK

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nadima2

Oh, well it's hard to look deep into your soul.
Not everything you'll find will be perfect gold.
There are ghosts and demons that hide in the dark.
Oh, they wait till I find love and then they laugh.
Oh, they know that my body is no way good enough.
Know that my heart is no way strong enough to bear the sorrow that love brings.
When I coil in fear, oh, the demons sing-

Oh, it's a hollow love for a heart with no blood
in its veins.

Oh, there is no endless devotion,
that is free from the force of erosion.
Oh, and if you don't believein God,
how can you believe in love?
When we're all just matter that will one day scatter,
when peaceful the world lays us down.
Oh and finding love is a matter of luck,
and unsettled lovers move from fuck to fuck.
Oh, and compare their achievements like discussing bereavements
And compare their abrasions with romantic quotations,
Oh, as peaceful, the world watches down.

But oh we were blown out of the water.
Oh, and we walk on the feet we have grown.
Oh, and we were given a heart, of which love is a part.
Oh, and we cornered the thing from which all life will spring.
And it gave value to the world that surrounds us.

But we consider the world just for a moment
Oh, and its gone before we even know
Oh, but ill follow it round yeah I'll follow it round
Oh, I'll follow it round yeah I'll follow it round
Till peaceful, the world lays me down.



All comments from YouTube:

@TheTerrorUforgot

Feel so small and frail listening to this. Beautiful.

@caemron

I don't think he's religious, he's just showing how we're all just atoms and that he doesn't understand how love can work when there's nothing to power it.

@hugrybastard

i could listen to this song over and over again until the day I die

@theflammiferofwesternesse6122

Every single time I listen to this song I get emotional - specifically the part: "Oh we were given a heart, of which love was a part. Oh, and we cornered the thing from which all life will spring. And it gave value to the world that surrounds us.."

@hugrybastard

Johan Havenga
That part reminds me of the vanity of love. How love is like an exchange of egos, so we keep it cornerned, we protect it too much and that is why it gives value to the world that surrounds us because it truly expresses what our hearts truly desires.

@goawaiii

morning, cup of coffee and a smoke. and this song ofc!

@thewaffleironn

5:00-5:35 shivers

@TheSausageLips

im so happy

@200twistatwista

Brillant tune!

@outliarpunx8568

a very very very bautiful tune

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